
Australia: the Wonder Down Under
Koalas and Kangaroos, Rain Forests and Deserts, Crystal Clear waters and Coral Reefs, Vineyards and Mountains. There is so much here to experience!
Although we can take you anywhere in the world you wish to go, our specialties are in
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
EGYPT
SPAIN
We offer Active Adventures in Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sky Diving, Rock Climbing, Cycling, Kayaking and River Rafting, Wildlife Safaris and Expeditions.
We also specialize in Historical, Cultural (including hands on Foodie Adventures) and Authentic Experiences.
We aim to join your desires for a perfect trip with locally owned ground operators that will give you superior experiences and at the same time maintain responsible, ethical and sustainable practices.
If you like to travel a little differently, If you want an authentic experience, and If you like to make a difference in someone’s life while you experience beautiful places in the world, then you have come to the right place. People who travel can make a great impact in the communities and natural locations they visit.
We work for you. We do not have allegiances with any hotel or tour companies. We treat you like we like to be treated, like close friends to whom we are eager to tell the best places to go and what to avoid. Honesty and true support before and during your journey.
Presently located in Southern Md, spent my childhood weekends and vacations in the Bahamas (boating life); traveled to Kenya for a wildlife safari; Lived in Spain for almost a decade. I have also lived in Switzerland, France and England. I have Eurailed to Germany, Austria and Italy. Sailed to Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and Israel and did some camping in Portugal. As a trainee crew member on a tall ship with Australia's First Fleet Reenactment Voyage, we sailed from Portsmouth, England stopping at the Madeira Islands, the Canary Islands, Brazil, So. Africa, Mauritius, Freemantle and finally Sydney, Australia. More adventures await, like Madagascar, Morocco, Maharaja Express rail journey in India.... just to name a few.
My adventures started during my college years in Wyoming. I am a certified Backpacking and Backcountry Instructor and lead many groups for multi-day trips in the Wind River Mountains. I am experienced in winter camping on snow and ice climbing, downhill skiing, canyoneering and mountain biking, horsemanship and riding, and I go rock climbing whenever I get the chance. Travels under my belt include Italy, a train to the South of France to start the long trek of the Camino de Santiago into Spain. (#womenwhotravelsolo) Spent several months in the South of Spain to continue studying Spanish. Volunteered in a health clinic in Honduras. Traveled throughout China and Mongolia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Climbed in Thailand, visited Ethiopia, Lebanon, Turkey. After living and working in China for a year and a half, I am now in Egypt living local and your expert on the ground. Next on my to-do list is to get my PADI Open Water Certification and dive in the Red Sea.
Flight arrangements...Ground transportation... Accommodations...Arrange Excursions and Activities... Create both Detailed and Quick Reference Itineraries... Concierge Service (before and during your trip, until you return home)...Available 7 days/wk for any urgent questions or emergencies while on travel...Custom Luxury Travel Arrangements...Group and Packaged Tours...- AND Winning personalities!
- 1st Consultation is ComplimentaryIf there is anyone who you want to plan your vacation, it's Helena. She goes above and beyond expectations. Everything was arranged just the way I wanted it, the hotel and the activities - even the perfect local guide! I look forward to my next trip she is planning for me and my daughter: New Zealand!
info@yuyiadventures.com - 540-325-7535 (phn/txt)